Garcia files for re-election to Texas Senate

Published
12:48 pm CST, Saturday, November 14, 2015

PRESS RELEASE

Texas State Senator Sylvia R Garcia representing District 6 including north and east portions of Harris County, filed for re-election with the Harris County Democratic Party Saturday morning, November 14; the first day to file for a place on the March Primary ballot.

"I wanted to file on the first day possible to show my constituents that I am ready to serve them again in the Texas Senate. I have fought for our community for 26 years as a public servant and I look forward to continuing the fight to protect our schools, our jobs and our families.”

During her first Legislative Session, despite being sworn in halfway through, Senator Garcia passed several bills, served on five committees and cast 3,908 votes. In the 84th Legislative Session, Senator Garcia served on the Education, Intergovernmental Relations, Transportation and Veteran Affairs & Military Installations committees and passed 37 of her bills including establishing a permanent Texas Women Veterans Program and a study into the needs of our homeless veterans.

Senator Garcia looks forward to beginning the campaign immediately and serving the people of District 6 for four more years.

Senator Garcia was sworn into office on March 11, 2013 after winning a special election triggered by the death of former State Senator Mario Gallegos. Previously Senator Garcia was the Houston City Controller under Mayor Lee Brown and County Commissioner for eight years.